Savaria OMEGA Installation Manual

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OMEGA
Curved Inclined Platform Lift
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Part No. 000823
06-m02-2012

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  • Page 1 OMEGA Curved Inclined Platform Lift INSTALLATION GUIDE Part No. 000823 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 2 Standard notations The following notations may be used throughout this guide to emphasize important safety information, mechanical concerns, and other important information. Savaria Corporation recommends that you review and follow all of these messages. Danger messages indicate an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, results in death or seri- DANGER ous injury.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Route and connect electrical wiring Start up lift Adjust platform Connect and adjust platform ramps Check the installation Test operation Before leaving job site Revision history of this guide • February 6, 2012 – Initial release Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 4: Double-Check Site Specifics

    Ensure that all electrical equipment and wiring comply with the applicable codes. 10 Ensure there are no fire and safety issues. Contact Savaria Technical Support if there are any fire and safety issues. 11 Ensure there is adequate lighting along the travel route and at the landings (minimum 100 Lux measured at the landing).
  • Page 5: Install Rail Assembly

    Side of step railway are plumb. Repeat the steps above for each tube section until the railway is complete. Use the appropriate mounting hardware (not provided). Use shims and spacers as required. Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Ensure the post is plumb and then secure it to the corresponding rail bracket with a clamp (or two). Figure 6 Clamp first post to rail bracket OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 7 16 Drill and anchor each post in turn to ensure the railway does not shift. Use the appropriate anchoring hardware (not provided) for your installation. Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 8: Install Drive Unit On Rails

    The drive unit is heavy! Be careful when lifting it. a. First insert four bolts into the holes in the rail as shown in the next figure. Note that the longer bolt goes in the top hole. OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 9: Install Rope System

    Disassemble the overspeed section from the bottom of the rail. Figure 18 Feed tension rope into upper tube Figure 16 Disassemble overspeed section from bottom of rail Tension rope in upper tube Bottom overspeed section Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 First, install the retaining ring (7) over the nut on the rope as shown and then slide the rope lever (6) onto the rope. Figure 22 Install retaining ring and rope lever onto tension rope Rope lever Retaining ring OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 11 16. plastic tube Small clearance Upper tube of rail Move levers as high as possible before fastening screws. This prevents a large clearance between carriage and rail. Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 12 Install plastic cover over plastic part and metal half rings f. Slide the contact assembly (3) into the upper tube next to the tension (upper) rope lever (6). See the next two photos. Figure 28 Slide contact assembly into upper tube OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 13 (2) out of the upper tube, dismantle the end of the rope, and remove one or more plastic support pieces as required. Then, reassemble and reinstall the support rope. Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 14: Install Carriage/Platform Assembly

    Fasten rope levers to carriage WARNING The carriage/platform assembly is heavy! Use two people to install it to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit. Upper tube Rope lever Rope lever OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 15: Attach Platform (As Required)

    Lock the pin in place with a screw at the back of the hinge as shown below. Figure 35 Install pin into top hole of hinge Platform hinge Lock pin in place with screw Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 Adjust the screws as required so the platform is level. right side of the carriage as shown below. Figure 39 Figure 37 Connect platform cable Connect arm swivel link Platform hinge Arm swivel link OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 17: Install Seat (If Required)

    Connect seat link from seat to platform hinge Install and connect the seat swivel link mechanism from the seat to the middle hole in the platform hinge (see above). Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Tension The Rope

    Use tool to tighten rope b. Install the metal clamp around the bottom of the plastic parts and secure with two screws as shown below. Figure 44 Metal clamp around plastic parts OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 19 Secure with cable ties as required. Ensure it is fastened securely so it won’t interfere when the unit is running on the rail. Figure 48 Plastic on rope Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 20: Install Normal Limit Switches

    Run the carriage up from the lower landing and back down again. If the lift does not stop in the correct landing positions, adjust the switch mounting plates as necessary. 10 Tighten all switch mounting plate hardware when complete. OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 21: Install Control Cams (If Required)

    Note that this is regardless of whether you have a left- or right-hand lift. Check that the lift operates properly at each landing. Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 22: Install Final Limit Switches

    Adjust final limits the upper rail tube at the top and bottom end of the rail. Figure 58 Install final limit switches Lower final limit switch Upper final limit switch Mechanical limit blocks OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 23: Install Controller Box

    Feed the cables into the controller box and connect per the electrical schematics. When routing the cables, use conduit as required per local code. Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 24: Install Call Stations

    • 1 cable for lower final limit switch and overspeed switch • 1 cable for upper normal limit switch and upper final limit switch • 1 cable for motor connections • 1 cable for connection of the brush contact OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 25: Start Up Lift

    Loosen the platform adjusting nuts and screws and adjust for level as required. Tighten the screws and nuts when the platform is level. Check that both adjusting screws are supporting the platform. Figure 66 Platform adjusting screws Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 Figure 70 Limit switch S11o Bearing for lifting platform c. Adjust the limit switch S11p (on both sides) until the switch makes contact with the platform slider. Figure 68 Limit switch S11p OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 27: Connect And Adjust Platform Ramps

    Make sure there is enough space to open and close the ramp. When adjustment is complete, check that the loading ramp operates properly. Figure 73 Adjust ramp in direction of arrow Platform Ramp Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 28: Check The Installation

    Check the operation of the limit switches. The upper and lower limit switches should stop the lift when it reaches the top or bottom of the stairway. Reinstall any covers that were removed during installation. OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 29: Before Leaving Job Site

    Record all required details per the Owner’s Manual. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Page 30 Appendix A Electrical schematics Electrical schematics are provided in a separate 11” x 17” document (part number 000824). OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 31 Page 31 Appendix B Reference drawings This appendix provides the following reference drawings: • Switch positions for automatic and manual platform Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Page 32 Switch positions – automatic platform OMEGA IPL Installation Guide Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012...
  • Page 33 Page 33 Switch positions – manual platform Part No. 000823, 06-m02-2012 OMEGA IPL Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 Omega Curved Inclined Platform Lift INSTALLATION GUIDE Part No. 000823 Copyright © 2012 Savaria Corporation Lifts and Elevators www.savaria.com Support 107 Alfred Kuehne Blvd. Brampton, Ontario L6T 4K3 Canada Toll free: (800) 791-7999 Fax: (905) 791-2222...

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